Applications Are Invited from Suitably Qualified Persons to Fill the Following Vacancy

Internal & External applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to fill the following vacancy in the Water Quality Specialist Services Department within the Scientific Services Division at Delta Environmental Centre.

WATER QUALITY ADVISOR - EDUCATION

(M BAND)

The Scientific Services Division of Rand Water, in partnership with Delta Environmental Centre, is involved in a hands-on Water Wise Education Programme aimed at environmental awareness and action amongst learners and teachers.

The incumbent of the above position will be responsible for the effective co-ordination, facilitation and administration of Water Education Programmes at Delta Environmental Centre in Victory Park, Johannesburg, with specific emphasis on spreading the water conservation message through environmental education methodology.

PRIMARY DUTIES

·  Organise & facilitate water education workshops at Delta Environmental Centre.

·  Manage the Water Wise Room and storerooms at Delta Environmental Centre.

·  Manage staff involved in the facilitation of water education programmes.

·  Manage the relationship between Rand Water and Delta Environmental Centre, i.e. Service Level Agreement, budget, etc.

·  Develop learning programmes specifically on water and linked to the school curriculum for learners and educators, aimed at nursery schools, schools and tertiary institutions.

·  Monitor and assess water education programmes.

·  Fieldwork on water conservation and purification issues will form an integral part of the educational programmes.

·  Work with schools that are involved in the EcoSchools Programme.

·  Developing relationships with external parties, i.e. companies, NGOs, schools, universities, etc.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

·  An appropriate Natural Sciences Degree or Diploma with specific emphasis on Environmental Education.

·  Two years’ experience in Environmental Education.

·  Code EB driver’s licence.

COMPETENCY PROFILE

Knowledge / Skills / Attitude
·  Knowledge of environmental issues
·  Knowledge of Water Science, especially Chemistry
·  School Curriculum / ·  Computer literacy in Word, Excel & PowerPoint.
·  Good communication and facilitation skills in English (written and verbal). Afrikaans, Sotho and/or Zulu will be an added advantage.
·  Strong supervisory skills, i.e. conflict management, staff management, etc. / ·  Ability to work independently
·  Enthusiastic
·  Positive
·  Innovative

In evaluating prospective applicants and making the final selection, consideration will be given to Rand Water’s Employment Equity Objectives.

Should you not receive correspondence from Rand Water within 30 days from the closing date, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE HUMAN RESOURCES SECTION

SCIENTIFIC SERVICES –DIVISION – VEREENIGING

Postal: PO Box 3526, Vereeniging 1930.

CLOSING DATE: 25 November 2013

NOTICE NO: SS-339